Brian Gicheru Kinyua

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Value Chain: Onboard Carbon Capture is Advancing Rapidly

1 week ago | maritime-executive.com | Brian Gicheru Kinyua

In the past decade, carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies have significantly matured, leading to the rise of a carbon value chain. This has opened up shipping to new opportunities in CO2 transport and storage as well as offering a decarbonization pathway for the sector. With over 620 projects identified globally as of last year, CCS deployment is primed for massive growth in coming years, according to data from the Global CCS Institute.
Port of Lobito Handles First Congolese Copper Shipment to the U.S.

Aug 26, 2024 | maritime-executive.com | Brian Gicheru Kinyua

Southern Africa’s Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has hit a milestone after the first shipment of copper destined for the United States left the Port of Lobito this week. The cargo of copper cathodes is bound for Baltimore aboard the container ship MSC Samu. The cargo had arrived at the Port of Lobito on August 19 on a LAR-operated train from DRC’s Kolwezi city, six days after its dispatch. LAR is operated through a 30-year concession awarded back in 2022 to the Lobito Atlantic Railway consortium.
Mozambique Leases a Port Terminal to Landlocked Malawi

Aug 19, 2024 | maritime-executive.com | Brian Gicheru Kinyua

In a rare move, Mozambique is planning to lease part of its northern port of Nacala to neighboring landlocked Malawi. The deal seeks to boost trade ties between the two countries. To formalize the initiative, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi and his Malawian counterpart, Lazarus Chakwera, last week signed initial agreements of the concession deal. This will see Mozambique carve out a space at the Port of Nacala, which Malawi can develop into a terminal for its goods.
South Korea's Rise as a Global Shipbuilder

Jun 23, 2024 | maritime-executive.com | Brian Gicheru Kinyua

During the World War II period, shipbuilding rose into one of the most critical sectors for most countries in continental Europe and the U.S. In these regions, shipyards represented the backbone of waterfront businesses, providing a lifeline for many coastal communities. But despite that demand for construction of new vessels is still high, shipbuilding in the West has hit an inflection point.
Internet Outages Highlight Africa’s Few and Faulty Subsea Cables

Jun 2, 2024 | maritime-executive.com | Brian Gicheru Kinyua

In mid-May, residents in East Africa woke up to internet disruptions that persisted for nearly a week. Preliminary investigations by communications authorities found that damage to deep-sea cables near a coastal town in South Africa - which supply East Africa with internet connectivity - was the cause of network down-time. The disruption came with immense costs to the service industry in the region.
UK’s Parliament Probes Russian Oil Exploration in Antarctica

May 13, 2024 | maritime-executive.com | Brian Gicheru Kinyua

As part of its ongoing examination of the UK’s interests in Antarctica, the House of Commons’ Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) last week held a special session on Russian oil exploration in the polar region. The inquiry saw three ministers grilled on Russian oil prospecting activities in Antarctica, which are believed to fall within the UK’s claimed territory in the region.
Nigeria's Calabar Port Hasn't Received a Large Container Ship in 25 Years

Apr 28, 2024 | maritime-executive.com | Brian Gicheru Kinyua

With Nigeria considered Africa’s largest economy, it goes without saying that its maritime sector has to play a substantial role in facilitating the country’s trade. Unfortunately, Nigeria’s maritime sector - especially the public-owned port system - continues to reel under decades of neglect and under-investment. This stark reality became once again evident last week during a parliamentary visit to Calabar Port by the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ports and Harbors.
As Tensions Rise in Horn of Africa, Somalia Signs Defense Pact with Turkey

Feb 26, 2024 | maritime-executive.com | Brian Gicheru Kinyua

As the world watches the Houthi maritime insurgency in the Red Sea, a new geopolitical alignment that could determine the region’s stability is taking shape to the south. Last week, Somalia’s government signed a 10-year defense and economic cooperation pact with Turkey, amidst growing tensions between Mogadishu and Ethiopia on the use of the Port of Berbera.
U.S. and China Back Competing Rail Corridors to Zambia's Copper Belt

Feb 11, 2024 | maritime-executive.com | Brian Gicheru Kinyua

The U.S government has given new commitments in the development of the Lobito Corridor, which is proposed as a critical trade route to facilitate movement of green energy resources in the Southern Africa region.
Philippines and Vietnam on Course to Sign Pact on South China Sea

Jan 24, 2024 | maritime-executive.com | Brian Gicheru Kinyua

With Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr expected to visit Vietnam next week, reports have emerged that the two countries are likely to sign a maritime cooperation pact on South China Sea. This is part of the Philippines’ approach to seek greater regional cooperation on South China Sea disputes. Last year, President Marcos revealed that his government had approached its Southeast Asian neighbors to discuss a separate code of conduct on South China Sea.